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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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